Pike County, PA

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Population

55,687

0.93% decline

Poverty Rate

9.9%


Median Age

47


Median Household Income

$63,417

3.62% growth

Number of Employees

24,832

1.63% growth

Median Property Value

$183,400

1.55% growth

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About

In 2017, Pike County, PA had a population of 55.7k people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $63,417. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Pike County, PA declined from 56,210 to 55,687, a -0.93% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,199 to $63,417, a 3.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pike County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.67%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.22%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%). N/A% of the people in Pike County, PA speak a non-English language, and 97.3% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Pike County, PA is $183,400, and the homeownership rate is 84.1%. Most people in Pike County, PA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 41.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Pike County, PA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Pike County, PA employs 24.8k people. The largest industries in Pike County, PA are Retail Trade (3,421 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,238 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,331 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($101,563), Information ($62,742), and Wholesale Trade ($61,023).

Median household income in Pike County, PA is $63,417. Males in Pike County, PA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,502. The income inequality in Pike County, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,417

2017 value

± $3,058

3.62%

1 Year Growth

± 6.47%

Households in Pike County, PA have a median annual income of $63,417, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,199 in 2016, which represents a 3.62% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$67,039

Average Male Salary

± $1,040

$49,502

Average Female Salary

± $757

In 2017, full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $61,450 ± $4,076

  2. White

    $51,412 ± $642

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $38,644 ± $21,965

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pike County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.469

2017 Wage GINI

0.469

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9506.05

  2. Census Tract 9506.06

  3. Census Tract 9506.01

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pike County, PA was Census Tract 9506.05 with a value of $82,500, followed by Census Tract 9506.06 and Census Tract 9506.01, with respective values of $72,323 and $71,328.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pike County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pike County, PA (5.45k out of 55.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,586 ± 402

  2. Hispanic

    1,148 ± 237

  3. Other

    414 ± 187

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pike County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

24.8k

2017 Value

± 1,054

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 5.88%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Pike County, PA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 24.4k employees to 24.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pike County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,460 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,679 people), and Management Occupations (2,368 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pike County, PA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Pike County, PA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,460 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,679 people), and Management Occupations (2,368 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Pike County, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.92 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.43 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.3 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Pike County, PA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($84,034), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($81,583), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($73,715).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24.8k

2017 Value

± 1,054

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 5.88%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Pike County, PA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 24.4k employees to 24.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pike County, PA, are Retail Trade (3,421 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,238 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,331 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pike County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Pike County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Pike County, PA, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (3,421 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,238 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,331 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Pike County, PA has an unusually high number of Construction (1.31 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.28 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.23 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Pike County, PA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($101,563), Information ($62,742), and Wholesale Trade ($61,023).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $88.5B

  2. Coal-n.e.c.

    $57.4B

  3. Pharmaceuticals

    $55.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $88.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($57.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($55.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$671B

2020 Value

$954B

Projected 2045 Value

42.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $671B. This is expected to increase 42.2% to $954B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. New York

    $65.4B

  2. New Jersey

    $62.6B

  3. Ohio

    $35.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $65.4B, followed by New Jersey with $62.6B and Ohio and $35.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.5% of the population of Pike County, PA has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.888% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Pike County, PA was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Pike County, PA see 3291 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.41% increase from the previous year (3122 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 6174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1263 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Fayette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16%). Additionally, Clearfield County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Pike County, PA see an average of 3,291 patients per year. This represents a 5.41% increase from the previous year (3,122 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pike County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.46%

Uninsured

49.7%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.888%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pike County, PA declined by 23.1% from 8.41% to 6.46%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pike County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Fayette County

    16% prevalence

  2. Mifflin County

    13.4% prevalence

  3. Venango County

    13.2% prevalence

Fayette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Pennsylvania, at 16%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Pennsylvania by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Pike County, PA is home to a population of 55.7k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 8.04% of Pike County, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.48k people).

In 2017, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.2k people) in Pike County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k White (Hispanic) and 3.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

46

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

52

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Pike County, PA was 47. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 46, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 52. But people in Pike County, PA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Pike County, PA residents was 47.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.04%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

4.48k people

8.31%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

4.67k people

As of 2017, 8.04% of Pike County, PA residents (4.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pike County, PA was 8.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    81,562 ± 6,989 people

  2. China

    63,036 ± 6,149 people

  3. Mexico

    54,918 ± 5,741 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 81,562 Pennsylvania residents, followed by China with 63,036 and Mexico with 54,918.

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Citizenship

97.3%

2017 Citizenship

97.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.3% of Pike County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Pike County, PA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pike County, PA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    45.2k ± 132

  2. White (Hispanic)

    4.36k ± 397

  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    3.16k ± 162

In 2017, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.2k people) in Pike County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k White (Hispanic) and 3.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Pike County, PA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,629 ± 217

  2. Korea

    522 ± 116

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    342 ± 124

Pike County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Pike County, PA was $183,400 in 2017, which is 0.798 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $180,600 to $183,400, a 1.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Pike County, PA is 84.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Pike County, PA have an average commute time of 41.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Pike County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$183,400

2017 Median

± $7,262

$180,600

2016 Median

± $6,459

In 2017, the median property value in Pike County, PA grew to to $183,400 from the previous year's value of $180,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Pike County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pike County, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$63,417

Median Household Income

± $3,058

21.4k

Number of Households

± 897

In 2017, the median household income of the 21.4k households in Pike County, PA grew to $63,417 from the previous year's value of $61,199.

The following chart displays the households in Pike County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Pike County, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pike County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

84.1%

2017 Homeownership

84.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 84.1% of the housing units in Pike County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Pike County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

41.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pike County, PA have a longer commute time (41.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 17% of the workforce in Pike County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    81%

  2. Carpooled

    6.98%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.67%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Pike County, PA was Drove Alone (81%), followed by those who Carpooled (6.98%) and those who Worked At Home (5.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pike County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pike County, PA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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